Type | Public university |
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Established | 1967 |
Parent institution | LSU System |
Academic affiliations | |
Endowment | $32 million[1] |
Chancellor | Robert Smith |
Academic staff | 123 |
Students | 8,518[2] |
Undergraduates | 2,592[2] |
Postgraduates | 5,926[2] |
Location | , U.S. 32°25′36″N 93°42′22″W / 32.4268°N 93.7062°W |
Campus | Urban |
Colors | Purple & Gold |
Nickname | Pilots |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – RRAC |
Mascot | The River Monster |
Website | www |
Academic rankings | |
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Master's | |
Washington Monthly[3] | 384 |
Regional | |
U.S. News & World Report[4] | 96-122(South) |
Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSU Shreveport or LSUS) is a public university in Shreveport, Louisiana. It is part of the Louisiana State University System. Initially, a two-year college, LSUS has expanded into a university with 21 undergraduate degree programs, a dozen master's degree programs, and more recently a Doctorate of Education in Leadership Studies. LSUS offers more than 70 extra-curricular organizations and operates Red River Radio, a public radio network based in Shreveport.